Miguel Angel Henriquez, a 32-year-old Latino man, was shot and killed on January 2, 2005, in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County coroner ruled the cause of death gunshot wounds. The neighborhood’s history of gang-related violence is noted in accounts of the case.

The Los Angeles Police Department opened an investigation but encountered major obstacles. Community reluctance to cooperate, reportedly linked to fear of retaliation, hampered evidence gathering and witness testimony. No arrests were made in the immediate aftermath, and the case remained unsolved despite periodic reviews by cold case detectives.

There were no subsequent criminal prosecutions tied to the killing. The family has continued to seek answers and justice for Miguel. If anyone has information about Miguel, his activities on January 2, 2005, or the surrounding neighborhood at that time, please come forward.